Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Senior Engineer Electrical

Kimberly-Clark Corporation$105K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline; 8+ years of related experience.
  • Preferred candidate with tissue machine expertise and knowledge in areas like wastewater and utilities.
  • Proficient in Electrical Engineering competencies: DCS, Rockwell PLCs, motion control, and instrumentation.
  • Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and technical innovation.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse project teams and coordinate external personnel.
  • Experience with vendor and OEM equipment reviews, acceptance testing, and technical evaluations.
  • Willingness to travel 20-30%, potentially more during project installations.

Responsibilities

  • Drive capital project execution using KC NA Project Management Practices.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety and ethical standards throughout project processes.
  • Coach and mentor team members to enhance technical skills and business performance.
  • Collaborate across R&D, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders to fulfill project goals.
  • Maintain technical expertise and serve as User Group lead for technological innovation.
  • Oversee project budgets and schedules, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
  • Foster a culture of protected innovation and manage documentation for proprietary technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan to support financial growth.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A supportive corporate culture valuing employee well-being and diversity.
  • Access to wellness programs and resources to enhance work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Senior Engineer Electrical

About You

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering expertise to the Enterprise Capital Engineering, Mill Sustaining team, and will provide process engineering support to the NA Tissue Value Stream organization. This role will provide capital project leadership and support in the development, layout, design, installation, and start-up of equipment and ancillary systems to address capacity, capability, innovation, safety, and obsolescence needs for the NA Tissue Value Stream. Additionally, you will be expected to collaborate across the Supply Chain, R&E, Procurement, tissue mill sites, key OEM equipment suppliers, technical service providers, and construction contractor networks.

This role interacts frequently within various segments of the Tissue Value Stream organization as well as Mill Operating Teams, Staff Manufacturing, Research & Development (R&D), Planning, Distribution, and Procurement; and receives project assignments from the Capital and Senior Capital Managers.

In this role, you will:
  • Drive the development and execution of capital projects using the KC NA Project Management Practices (PMP) process as projects are assigned.
  • Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability, and ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported.
  • Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Family Care's business results.
  • Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers.
  • Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark. This may include serving as a User Group lead in a specific area of technology or skill to drive learning as well as strategy for future projects/initiatives.
  • Prepare and implement unit budgets and schedules. Implement appropriate internal controls and standards to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations; Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.
  • Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and following PMP documentation including Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs).


To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline (e.g. Science or Engineering related); 8+ years of related technical experience in mill, production or staff R&E environments.
  • Preferred candidate has paper experience, ideally subject matter expertise in tissue machine and/or converting operations. Key technology areas include: TM - Stock Prep, wastewater, Chemical handling, Utilities, and Tissue machine operations. Converting - Unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, folding, cutting, conveying, wrapping, bundling, cartoning, casepacking, and palletizing, Airlaid technologies and processes
  • Demonstrated proficiency with the following Electrical Engineering competencies: DCS, Rockwell PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers), Motion Control (Servos), Variable speed drives/ control system, HMI (Human Machine Interfaces); Sensors Power Distribution/Protective Device, process Controls, Machine Safety Systems, Instrumentation, Project Management
  • Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools to drive technical innovation.
  • Ability to lead and direct a diverse team of KC and external personnel to define and execute projects that successfully meet business objectives.
  • Manufacturing facilities, Vendor, OEM visits as projects dictate (i.e. equipment review, acceptance testing, etc.)
  • Travel is required for this role. Typical level of travel is 20-30%, heavier travel may be required at times during project installations depending on duration or complexity of project.


Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print....

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Grade 9/P3: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

Salary Range: 105,740 - 130,620 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location
Mobile Mill

Additional Locations
Loudon Mill, Neenah - West Office Facility 1, New Milford Mill, Owensboro Mill, Roswell Building 300

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 58,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing operations in 37 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $21.1 billion in 2012. Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, almost a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brand and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Viva® Towels, Cottonelle®, Huggies®, Pull-Ups®, Goodnites®, U by Kotex®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Depend®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or 2 share position in more than 80 countries.

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Learn more about Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1872
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.1 billion
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